NSF calls for proposals on catalyzing new international collaborations

The Catalyzing New International Collaborations Program supports the participation of U.S. researchers and students in activities intended to catalyze new international collaborations.

This program provides educational opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. This program provides indirect funding for students.

Proposals should describe U.S. participation in new international collaborations via activities including, but not limited to: planning visits, small workshops, initial data gathering activities, and the development of research coordination networks. The community is invited to propose innovative mechanisms and strategies for catalyzing new international collaborations to the stage that competitive research and education proposals can be submitted to relevant NSF programs for on-going support of the project. Any well-justified activity that fulfills the goals of the program will be considered. Creative use of technology in promoting international collaboration is encouraged.

Funding levels for catalytic activities can typically range from as little as $10,000 to as much as $100,000, depending on the activities proposed.

Proposals may be submitted for consideration after the target dates, but must be discussed with the appropriate OISE geographic region/country Program Officer before submission.

The full proposal target date is Sept. 1 2011.